School overview
At a glance
Reported students
316
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
26.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico middle enrollment
51th percentile
Compared with 158 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
316
MESA ALTA JR HIGH: 316 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about MESA ALTA JR HIGH
MESA ALTA JR HIGH is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in BLOOMFIELD. It is one of 7 current school records connected to BLOOMFIELD SCHOOLS. NCES reports 316 students for 2024–25.
Among 158 middle schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 296.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to the New Mexico median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (38.6%) and White (28.8%). English learners represent 14.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking MESA ALTA JR HIGH
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.14
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.8%
- Hispanic27.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native38.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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